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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
Guys, please chill out over rural NH and goddamn Kentucky going for Trump. Please?
Oh fuck.
I mean its not likely to swing California.
And I hate myself for having that be my first though. I hope this isn't too bad.
edited 8th Nov '16 3:27:40 PM by Rationalinsanity
Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.![]()
It's important to keep in mind that some states were probably already Trump victories to begin with, especially rural areas filled with uneducated white voters. It doesn't mean all hope is lost or anything.
And don't pay attention to what Trump spokespeople say, they're blowing smoke from the sounds of it.
edited 8th Nov '16 3:28:40 PM by Draghinazzo
Eh, screw lurking. I'll enjoy the commentary here.
@Tobias: But but but, that means Trump is in the lead by about 12%! How can Hillary possibly win now?!
Apparently Rolling Stone
thinks Obama was one of the most successful presidents in American history. Not really surprised, he did do a lot despite the best efforts of Republicans and people criticizing him as a "do nothing President."
edited 8th Nov '16 3:47:00 PM by theLibrarian
That Trump will bring change is undeniable.
But change doesn't always mean "forward".
Oh God! Natural light!They can put me down as one of the ones who thinks he can bring change.
Mad Max times would be a change.
I call dibs on being the squirrely guy at the back of the water line.
edited 8th Nov '16 4:00:24 PM by RBluefish
"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."I call dibs on playing the guitar on Trump's War Rig—
Wait a minute. I'm a Latino.
Shit.
"All you Fascists bound to lose."CNN just declared Indiana and Kentucky for Trump, Vermont for Clinton. Virginia, Georgia and South Carolina are too early to call.
Edit: Think the Many Mothers would take a guy? I'd mostly just sit there and write stuff down - I wouldn't get in anyone's way.
edited 8th Nov '16 4:03:11 PM by KarkatTheDalek
Oh God! Natural light!

Yeah.
Trump's lead in NH is 32 votes to 25. Hardly decisive.
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